Physical Therapist-Total Joint Home Health

SSM Health; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time physical therapist for their in-home physical therapy program in Connecticut. This role focuses on treating patients post-total joint replacement, offering a supportive environment for career growth. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the position includes a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Unmatched continuing education programs

Company matching 401(k)

Affordable PPO benefits

Generous paid time off

Competitive salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Valid state PT license/registration required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week with occasional early or late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and document patient needs clearly.
• Understand and adhere to state practice acts and supervision laws.
• Maintain respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, families, and payors.

Skills

Ortho skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Overview

Full-time Physical Therapist

Ortho Home Health - Total Joint

New Graduates Welcome

Up to a $10k sign-on bonus!

Ask about our student debt program - unlimited loan repayment!

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time physical therapist for our In-Home Physical Therapy Program in Connecticut. This role involves treating patients requiring in-home physical therapy following total joint replacements. If you enjoy working with an active patient population in a home setting, this caseload is exclusively post-total joint replacement cases. Our organization operates as an outpatient center, which simplifies documentation compared to traditional home health settings. An ideal candidate has solid ortho skills, but we are open to considering new graduates. The workload is estimated at 28 visits per week for a full-time 40-hour work week. The therapist will serve patients in upper Fairfield and Litchfield counties, with mileage paid as part of the compensation package.

Join our highly trained and respected team that provides preventative and rehabilitative services to improve community quality of life. Our environment offers a great opportunity to deliver skilled care and grow within the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

PRN and part-time positions also available!

Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience

Clinic Address: Select PT Watertown, 76 Westbury Park Road, Watertown, Connecticut 06795-2779

Additional incentives to help you build your future include:

• Unmatched continuing education programs including internal CEU courses, residencies, and national certifications
• Company matching 401(k)
• Affordable PPO benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salary, bonus, and more

Our team provides preventative and rehabilitative services to enhance patient well-being and quality of life. We offer a supportive environment to deliver skilled care and advance your career within a leading outpatient therapy provider.

Part of Select Medical's Outpatient Division, we are a nationally recognized, locally driven provider with approximately 1900 locations across 39 states and D.C. Our brands include Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physio, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, KORT, Saco Bay Physical Therapy, Concentra, SSM Physical Therapy, and Keystone Physical Therapy. We develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with physicians, employers, payors, and case managers to optimize outcomes, and also serve professional sports teams, colleges, and schools. #ACN

Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to state practice acts and supervision laws.
• Complete required training and comply with regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and document patient needs clearly.
• Maintain respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, families, and payors.
• Participate in facility meetings as directed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid state PT license/registration required.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week with occasional early or late shifts.
• CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients frequently, capable of lifting 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach during shifts.
• Sufficient visual acuity for assessment and documentation.
• Effective speaking and hearing skills.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment.
• Fine motor skills for documentation and equipment handling.